1. Case Study: Examining the Results of P2P Collaboration at PricewaterhouseCoopers
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2. (both sides of the firewall)
Collaboration Complications
Mixed Groups
(both sides of the firewall)
Internal Groups
(behind the firewall)
External Groups
(beyond the firewall)
Enterprises require instant collaboration between all of these groups
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3. Market Overview Communication Problems Within Enterprises
Internet Transforms Computing and Communication
P2P File Sharing Revolutionizes File Transfer
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Case Study: Examining the Results of Collaboration at PwC - O'Reilly P2P Conference

4. Communication at PwC Communication Needs: Secure Instant Collaboration
Secure File Sharing
Connecting Worldwide Clients and Employees
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5. Challenges to Scalable Business Collaboration
Enterprise Efficiency
Adoption Rates of P2P File Sharing
Organizational Change
Methodology Shift
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6. ICQ Transition
Break into a graphic for ICQ adoption/transition, user adoption
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7. Steps to Full Omniprise Transition
Initial Phase: Slow phase to earn the trust of the small, initial user base
Trust Phase: After trust was earned, demand for Omniprise rose, and the user base was increased 10X
Training Phase: After completion and familiarization with the advanced aspects of the software, ICQ dismantled and Omniprise stabilized
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8. Training and Facilitating
Trained two project groups working with international commercial airline clients.
Using that feedback, Ikimbo released the Omniprise to additional project groups.
Advanced feature training included PDA, wireless accessibility and file-sharing was held using an online meeting program and Omniprise.
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9. Omniprise Advantages for PwC
Secure P2P File, Application and Information Sharing
Modular Architecture
Wireless Capabilities
IM as a Platform
SDK for Third Party Participation
Fast, Efficient and Productive Communication
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Case Study: Examining the Results of Collaboration at PwC - O'Reilly P2P Conference

10. Potential Benefits of Omniprise to PwC
Facilitated Secure Communications with Clients
Lowered Administration Costs
Reduced Infrastructure/Storage Costs
Scalability
Enhanced Speed of Communication
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11. Collaboration Usage PwC Users Expect Omniprise to:
Improve and Enhance:
Inter-project Group Communication
Intra-project Group Communication
Client Communication
Distribute Files Using a Minimum Amount of Resources
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12. User Metrics
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Case Study: Examining the Results of Collaboration at PwC - O'Reilly P2P Conference

13. PwC P2P Adoption Schedule
February 14, 2001
Case Study: Examining the Results of Collaboration at PwC - O'Reilly P2P Conference

14. PwC Omniprise Potential Rollout
Training on Omniprise Capability
Weeklong Testing with Increased Usage
ICQ Server Shutoff
Client Team Rollout
Business Case Study for WCP Approval
Rollout to Washington Consulting Practice
Rollout to Appropriate Client Engagements
Introduce to MCS
Introduce to other Business Lines
February 14, 2001
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15. Challenges with P2P Is it efficient? Will it help?
Getting users to adopt it
Structural changes
Methodology changes
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16. The Future of P2P File Sharing
To be successful as an enterprise solution, P2P File Sharing must include:
Enhanced Security Controls
Version Control/Tracking
Consistent Document Availability
Search/Retrieval Options
February 14, 2001
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17. …The Future of P2P File Sharing Continued
Compatibility with Legacy Systems
Adaptibility
Snap-on APIs/SDKs
Caching Systems
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